Speech and Language Therapist

3 weeks ago

Tamworth, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Are you a newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist that is enthusiastic about addressing health inequalities for adults with mental health disorders, autistic people and/or learning disabilities? If so, this job may be perfect for you

Having great communication skills and the adaptability to use different strategies to tailor care around an individual's needs is essential in this role. You will be working alongside a Band 7 SLT and a full multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, health care assistants, psychologists, occupational therapists, health care support workers and social workers. This is an exciting opportunity to have a core role in embedding Speech and Language Therapy across Forensic Mental Health services.

This role offers the ever rarer chance to see the care process through from start to finish, enabling you to see the difference you have made.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for providing the Speech and Language Therapy assessment and interventions for the service.

You will use best practice to inform your practice and where appropriate standardised assessment tools and outcome measures.

You will work with a full time Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist

You will be part of an active AHP team in the forensic directorate made up of Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapist and Dietetics and will have this network of experience and support to draw on.

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rate Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role. In summary:

To take responsibility for a clinical caseload, to be an autonomous practitioner within the team with access to clinical supervision on a regular basis.

To carry out assessments including gathering complex information from clients, carers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. This may include the use of specialist standardised and non-standardised assessment tools, verbal and non-verbal communication skills and observation of the client and their environment. It may also involve carrying out assessments jointly with other professionals.

To contribute to the overall care plan using effective Speech and Language Therapy approaches and negotiate and communicate these with the client, family, carers, and other members of the treatment team.

To embed an inclusive communication approach across the service through communication training and creating accessible information

To use a coproduction approach to support service user autonomy and help them to have a voice in their care.

To contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings/care and treatment planning contributing the specialist Speech and Language Therapy perspective.

To participate in managerial supervision to maintain best practice.

Please also refer to the job description and person specification for more detail.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent. Registration with HCPC All newly qualified clinical/social work staff are required to complete their preceptorship/ASYE during the first 12 months of employment Evidence of/willing to undertake post-registration training relevant to the post. A commitment to supporting mentorship /pre-registration training for students

Desirable

Post Graduate qualification in dysphagia Evidence of completing specialist short courses

Experience

Essential

Relevant experience/placements to the role including assessment and management of communication disorders and dysphagia Ability to manage time and caseload effectively Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impacts of disability Working in a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

Community working Working in a multidisciplinary team Rehabilitation AAC Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Network

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

Evidence of clinical knowledge relevant to the post. Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection HCPC standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

Desirable

Awareness of standardised assessments and outcome measures Awareness of relevant NSFs and NICE guidance

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